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Heat warnings expand in British Columbia as heat wave intensifies
VANCOUVER - A heat wave has settled in, bringing scorching temperatures across more than 40 regions in British Columbia. But, the extreme heat - and a warning from Environment Canada - isn't deterring...
Jul 07, 2024
Montreal failed to address school flushing sewage into river for years
MONTREAL - A Montreal elementary school has been inadvertently flushing raw sewage into a nearby river for years, and the city, despite identifying the problem in 2021, is only now taking action to fi...
Jul 07, 2024
Whale researcher says orphan orca 'likely' seen off Vancouver Island at Friendly Cove
VICTORIA - A killer whale calf whose struggle for survival captured international headlines when she became trapped in a Vancouver Island tidal lagoon earlier this year only to escape on her own has l...
Jul 06, 2024
Environment Canada issues widespread warnings as intense heat wave settles over B.C.
VANCOUVER - More than two dozen regions in British Columbia are under warnings as a heat wave expected to push temperatures into the low 40s in the coming days settles over much of the province. Envir...
Jul 06, 2024
Calgarians put water crisis aside, prepare for fun at Stampede
CALGARY - Calgary residents are getting a happy diversion from their water woes, as its annual Stampede summer festival begins today with a downtown parade. The parade comes a month to the day after a...
Jul 05, 2024
International environmental watchdog wants probe into shipping pollution enforcement
Investigators with an international environmental watchdog have recommended a probe into whether Canada is violating its own laws by not stopping toxic wastewater from being dumped into the ocean alon...
Jul 05, 2024
Canadians in Grenada and Montreal rally to help after hurricane Beryl devastation
MONTREAL - Canadians Lynn Kaak and her husband have been doing what they can to provide relief to the Caribbean island nation of Grenada, after hurricane Beryl left part of the country "absolutely ham...
Jul 04, 2024
Calgary's state of emergency ends, outdoor watering ban remains
CALGARY - Calgary is cancelling a state of emergency over its water conservation crisis, but a ban on outdoor watering remains. The city invoked the state of emergency soon after a water main ruptured...
Jul 04, 2024
Environment Canada issues multiple warnings as B.C. braces for weekend heat
VANCOUVER - Environment Canada has issued heat warnings for parts of Vancouver Island and inland sections of coastal British Columbia as the province braces for a heat wave. The weather agency says a ...
Jul 04, 2024
B.C. NDP ministers Bains, Ralston and Fleming won't seek re-election in Oct. 19 vote
VICTORIA - Three veteran New Democrat cabinet ministers and community stalwarts in Surrey and Victoria have announced they won't seek re-election in British Columbia's fall vote. Harry Bains, Bruce Ra...
Jul 04, 2024
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